Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
1. COMMITMENT
TryBookAfrica has zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation within its operations and marketplace.
2. SCOPE
This Policy applies to:
TryBookAfrica;
employees;
contractors;
Suppliers;
technology partners;
service providers; and
other relevant business partners.
3. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
TryBookAfrica prohibits:
forced labour;
bonded labour;
debt bondage;
slavery;
trafficking;
child labour;
exploitative recruitment;
withholding identity documents unlawfully;
coercion;
exploitation of vulnerable persons; and
knowingly facilitating trafficking.
4. SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
Suppliers must comply with applicable labour and human-rights laws.
TryBookAfrica may request information concerning:
employment practices;
recruitment;
accommodation of workers;
subcontractors;
safeguarding;
age verification; and
relevant policies.
5. TOURISM-SPECIFIC RISKS
TryBookAfrica recognises that tourism can create risks involving:
sexual exploitation;
trafficking;
child exploitation;
informal labour;
forced labour;
exploitation of migrant workers; and
exploitation connected with tourism activities.
Suppliers must take reasonable measures to prevent such conduct.
6. CHILD PROTECTION
TryBookAfrica does not knowingly facilitate tourism experiences involving the sexual exploitation or trafficking of children.
Any suspected exploitation may be reported to appropriate authorities.
7. REPORTING
Suspected modern slavery or trafficking should be reported through:
Email: legal@trybookafrica.com
Where there is an immediate danger to a person, users should contact the relevant emergency or law-enforcement authority.
8. SUPPLIER CONSEQUENCES
A Supplier reasonably suspected of serious exploitation may be immediately suspended while the matter is investigated.
Where unlawful conduct is established, TryBookAfrica may terminate the Supplier relationship and report the matter where appropriate.